Aliso Viejo, CA vs Long Beach, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Aliso Viejo
67.6
#1398 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 35). Aliso Viejo leads in median household income ($131,708 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 177).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aliso Viejo, CA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1398) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 50,263 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,005,543 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $131,708 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 177 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.6 Score
Aliso Viejo, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,005,543
Population
50,263
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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